For kids on the go, sometimes it is fun to mix up a classic and make it mini. These sandwich bites are great for young kids, school lunches, and travel meals. Peanut Butter and Jam Roll-Ups Ingredients: 1 slice of whole wheat bread, crust removed…
Coconut Snowballs
These are delicious bite-size snacks for kids who love coconut! No-bake, no-fuss, and totally tasty. These also make the perfect treat for Frozen fans or for an Frozen-themed party. Edible Snowballs Ingredients: 1 cup cashews (*for a nut-free alternative: use seed butter and omit safflower…
Crust Free Mini Quiches
This recipe is incredibly versatile and great for using up perishables before travel. All you need are eggs, milk, cheese, and whatever veggies/meats you want to add in. If you bake in mini muffin tins, they are even more snackable for the littles. These are…
Rainbow Fruit and Veggie Tray
Here’s a fun way to get in those servings of fruits and veggies on the go. Use what you have leftover in the fridge, sort it by color, and let the kiddos choose amongst all the healthy options. Rainbow Fruit and Veggie Tray Ingredients: Raspberries…
Veggie Wrap
These are such a winner in our family. My son calls them “cold tacos” which really doesn’t sound appetizing but honestly, I get where he’s coming from. The benefit is that I’m getting in another dose of fresh fruits and veggies and plant-based protein that…
Grazing Bento Box
For kids on the move, sometimes less is more. I don’t know about you but it seems the more I stuff into a bento, the more comes home. Too many choices can be overwhelming especially during short lunch periods. I also learned my son’s lunch…
Vegetarian Meatball Bento Box
My family loves meatballs but I’ve been trying to add more vegetarian meals to our roster. I’d been wanting to create lentil meatballs for a long time but like everything else as a mom, it took me a little while to get around to :).…
Turmeric Chicken “Nuggets” Bento Box
Who says chicken nuggets have to be bad for you? These Turmeric Chicken Nuggets are marinated and broiled to keep them juicy and tender. They are also packed with nutritional benefits, including helping digestion and strengthening the immune system. Win win! Turmeric Chicken “Nuggets” Bento:…
Mexican Chicken Soup Bento
I’ve recently discovered the hot bento box. It has changed my life. The amount of lunch options that I can now send have vastly expanded and I don’t feel the same sandwich rut that I’d been feeling last school year. For this bento, I wanted…
Secret Sauce Bento
Here’s a Bento Box with a twist, its loaded with hidden veggies! My son is not the child to willingly crunch on any raw/steamed vegetable (and trust me, I’ve tried them all). So for the child that eats AROUND the veggies, why not puree them…